Two coordinated explosions struck downtown Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. The attacks occurred as the nations announced a move to restore diplomatic representation despite ongoing security concerns.

French President Emmanuel Macron remains unharmed after two explosions occurred near his hotel during his state visit to Damascus. Meetings with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa proceeded as planned to discuss economic and reconstruction agreements.

Two crude improvised explosive devices detonated in Damascus shortly after President Emmanuel Macron's motorcade departed the Four Seasons hotel. The explosions injured eighteen people, including police, as Syrian security forces launched an investigation.